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Israil Madrimov better watch because Andre Ward is in the house with Terence Crawford! ‘Bud’ is not taking his upcoming 154lbs debut lightly at all and is training with the best. Ahead of Crawford’s fight against Madrimov on August 3rd, Ward’s sparring with ‘Bud’ has caught the attention of Michael B. Jordan, Zab Judah, and Caleb Plant among others!
Andre Ward is a fan of Terence Crawford and he has publicly acknowledged his admiration for Bud. “Terence Crawford is the best fighter on the planet,” Ward previously said on social media. And now, Crawford is grateful that he gets to learn from Andre Ward, an individual with an unparalleled understanding of the sport.
Yesterday, we saw Andre Ward in the ring with Terence Crawford. The former unified Light-Heavyweight champion instructed ‘Bud’ on the range and movements Crawford needs to master for a power puncher like Israil Madrimov. And “Today was a very special day” for Crawford as the Olympic gold medalist, Ward sparred the former. “Today I get some rounds with the GOAT,” Crawford told the camera before they began.
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After the session, Crawford posted photos with Ward on his Instagram. “Today my bro @andresogward gave me some rounds today. This right here is memories for a lifetime. Appreciate you my brotha,” he wrote.
Soon, several stars from the boxing world poured their reactions as they witnessed history.
Boxing world mesmerized by Terence Crawford and Andre Ward’s sparring
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In his response, boxer Adrien Broner wrote, “This amazing brotha!” On the other hand, Caleb Plant found the session “Legendary.” According to Richardson Hitchins, “Tuff” is the word that best describes Ward and Crawford’s session.
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For the Creed franchise, Michael B. Jordan worked with both Andre Ward and Terence Crawford. In the first two installments, Ward fought Jordan’s character Adonis Creed – once in Duke’s gym where Adonis lost his Mustang to Ward, and then inside a pro ring with Rocky Balboa by his side. In Creed 3, besides training Jordan, Crawford had a cameo. So, as soon as MBJ noticed Ward and Crawford in the same frame, he reacted with a pair of bulging-eye emojis.
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June 10, 2018 – Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America – Undisputed Junior Welterweight champion Terence Crawford defeats WBO Welterweight Champion Jeff Horn via KO in the Ninth round of their WBO Welterweight title fight on June 9, 2018 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Terence Crawford KO s Jeff Horn To Win WBO Welterweight Title – ZUMAt114 20180610_zap_t114_524 Copyright: xMarcelxThomasx
On the other hand, Keyshawn Davis was synonymous with Caleb Plant and said, “Legendary.” Meanwhile, appreciating the post, former two-division world champion, Zab Judah reacted with three cold-face emojis. Finally, UFC fighter, Brian Ortega, had to show his appreciation too. “Get it big dawg !!” he wrote encouraging Crawford ahead of the fight against Madrimov.
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Andre Ward vs. Terence Crawford in a real match—who takes the crown and why?